# Through the Ages vs QuickWord 2

The clearest difference is price: QuickWord 2 at Free against Through the Ages's $4.99. Through the Ages's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

QuickWord 2 is free to download; Through the Ages costs $4.99 up front. Through the Ages sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QuickWord 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Through the Ages ships an update every 10 days, QuickWord 2 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Through the Ages | QuickWord 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [Ultima Testing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/601842579) |

## What reviewers say

### Through the Ages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Board, #99 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a civilization from its beginnings to the modern era. Expand your resources, develop technologies, and build armies to defend or attack. Construct wonders and choose governments to achieve victory in this deep strategy game.

**Highlights:** Civilization development, Resource management, Technology research, Military expansion, Government selection, Wonder construction, Card-driven gameplay, Solo and online multiplayer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Leaders and Wonders | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tutorial
- 👍 Great implementation of board game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging AI
- 👍 Lots of replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with online play
- 🐛 Bugs in challenge mode
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during challenge mode
- Connectivity issues with online play
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Freezing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add pass-and-play mode with AI
- Ability to mix human and AI players
- More customization options for game settings
- Expansion content (new leaders, wonders, etc.)
- Ability to slow down AI turns for better observation


### QuickWord 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickword-2/id6761860207)

Engage in a fast-paced word puzzle game where you create high-scoring words from nine letters. Choose between timed challenges or relaxed strategy, and play solo, against AI, or with friends. Customize your experience with unlockable tile styles and enjoy a streamlined, visually enhanced gameplay.

**Highlights:** Build words from 9 letters, Timed and relaxed play modes, Solo, AI, and local multiplayer, Customizable tile styles, Strategic scoring with bonus tiles, Expanded dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pastel Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mono Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pride Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Metal Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wood Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gemstone Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Through the Ages free?

Through the Ages costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is QuickWord 2 free?

QuickWord 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Through the Ages or QuickWord 2 have ads?

Neither Through the Ages nor QuickWord 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Through the Ages or QuickWord 2?

Through the Ages ships an update every 10 days, and QuickWord 2 every 6 days. Most recently, Through the Ages was updated on October 22, 2026 and QuickWord 2 on October 19, 2026.

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